The 36mm Longines Legend Diver is already an unusual modern diver. Add a mother-of-pearl dial and mesh bracelet and it becomes something else entirely.

Chronographs have a habit of getting big. These are 20 of the best compact chronographs under 40mm, covering affordable, mechanical, vintage and luxury options.

Ana-digi watches can get big quickly. These are the current, discontinued and vintage analogue-digital watches that actually make sense on smaller wrists, with particular attention paid to case length, thickness and real-world fit.

Tudor sits in an awkwardly attractive place between tool-watch value, Rolex proximity and enthusiast credibility. This is a personal look at the bargains, milestones and questionable decisions that make the brand difficult to ignore.

Buying pre-owned can save you thousands, but the cheapest listing is not always the best deal. This practical guide explains how to compare prices, research sellers, inspect a watch and protect yourself before paying.

Compare the Tissot PRX 35mm, 38mm and 40mm, including effective lug-to-lug measurements, wrist sizing, quartz and automatic movements, materials and finishes.

A practical Seiko buying guide covering the best Seiko watches to buy, including Seiko 5, Prospex divers, Alpinist, Presage, Speedtimer, SKX and SARB models.

Looking for a dive watch that fits a smaller wrist? Here are the best 36mm, 37mm and 38mm dive watches, including the Tudor Black Bay 54, Breitling Superocean 36, Longines Legend Diver 36, Oris Divers Sixty-Five 38, Seiko, Citizen, Certina, Tissot and more.

A personal guide to my favourite Rolex Datejust's through the years, covering favourite vintage, neo-vintage and modern Datejust references, from the five-digit references to today’s Datejust 36.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 silver dial: a discontinued 36mm Rolex with calibre 3130, Oyster case, 100m water resistance and quiet everyday charm. What are my First impressions of this one? Is it still worth buying?

A hands-on Seiko SKX009J1 review covering the discontinued Pepsi bezel diver’s design, 7S26 movement, wearing experience, pros, cons, prices and best modern alternatives.

Are Chinese watches any good? After owning watches from Sugess, Proxima, Merkur, Lobinni, Aesop, Escapement Time and Maison Celadon, here’s why Chinese watches offer serious value — and what to watch out for.

Looking for a Chinese alternative to the Rolex Explorer? Here are the best 36mm and 40mm Explorer-style watches from San Martin, Baltany, Cronos, Addiesdive and Pagani Design.

An honest review of the devastatingly beautiful Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary Engraved Dial watch.

What makes a watch look good? From short lugs and signed crowns to enamel dials, dial text, seconds hands and colour accents, here are 10 watch design details collectors love.

Taking a look at my new Chinese watch, a Lapis Lazuli stone dial, tank style, Vacheron Constantin homage.

Looking for watches that actually fit small wrists? Here’s my under 38mm collection of carefully chosen pieces that wear perfectly on smaller wrists without sacrificing style.

Once upon a time, last month, it began. And so, it continues. And what's this, two posts in a week? Yes, well this one was planned and the other was on a whim after seeing that Tudor Monarch, oooweee I like that. This then is the second purchase of the year, and it is another non-round watch that was bought for a number of very good reasons, at least I think they are... But would the right angular proportions find a home-sweet-home on my famously rather slim arm ankle. The Bl

Let's just get the elephant in the room poached and the tusks removed (that's a joke, I abhor such behaviour), The Rolex 2026 offerings are all pretty lame. The Tudor newboys, however, are not. Well, mostly they are not. The Black Bay 54 in blue is very nice, the Royal is just ok and the Black Bay 58 (regular and GMT) are the same old. It's the Monarch and BB 58 Ceramic that are the winners up in here. Image: Tudorwatch.com It's the same case as the old Black Bay Ceramic

Casio Gold Dual time watch on the wrist.

Hello watch fam, hello 2026 and belated happy new year to all y'all still stopping by for a look into my world of watches. My apologies (actually sorry not sorry) for the lack of posts and presence, I just haven't been feeling very watchy, timey or horological-ly. Maybe the tide is turning though, as I consider selling a few pieces to create a more sensible collection and upcoming travel forces me to think differently about watch wearing. I will venture to tropical climes soo

It's been a year...that's for sure. In a worlds first, I sold more watches than I bought! Can you believe that!? I cannot. This year I sold 11 and bought just 2 - the Tudor Black Bay Pro and the Nomos Club. That's it, two watches - last year I bought 5, I believe - the year before it was an unhealthy 13. I still have over 40 watches though. Unbelievable. This is a bit of an anticlimax in terms of watchlife action. But what does that mean? That I'm being sensible or that my fl

A quick look at the limited edition Timex Q collaboration with End Clothing from 2024.

Oh dear, is this the beginning of the end? Is this that moment that time flies...away. Has the time come for me to abandon this unholy...

Greetings watch fam, it's been a while. I've been a bit busy. No time for watches, laziest pun in the world. While watches have been at...

As I weep over the keyboard in remembrance of a long lost Rolex Explorer II, I no longer have the strength to venture outdoors, for...

Well, would you believe it, I bought a little watch and it is pretty small in all dimensions - even the price. However, the one element...

A review of the beautiful Black Bay Burgundy Bezel from Tudor Watches.

Don't you love it when you get a pleasant surprise. One sunny day in May, and you're off to the Cartier Exhibition at the V&A Museum in...

Tudor Black Bay Pro watch, 2025 release of the GMT adventurers watch

It was about that time again, for me to check in to the AD. The main reason was that I wanted to check out the new Tudor offerings, and...

Welcome to a thought experiment, one that I feel is necessary for me to take seriously at this time. As I face a horological...

Welcome to this watch review, much overdue, the first impressions post was in February 2024, it's been on the wrist a good few times and...

I just want to start off by saying I went to the Grand Seiko Boutique in London a couple of weeks ago. I didn't take photos or videos, I...

“I'll go through them again, A Tudor Black Bay M7941A1A0RU A Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 03.2153.400/78.C813 A Omega Speedmaster...

A quick post here to vent, as is the custom when a watch I want (so bad) shows up, but I can't buy it. Damn it all to hell! PROBLEMS A...

Ok get ready for some neurobiology, some psychology also, and some other kinds of science - truth or myth or something else - all will be...

Welcome to the first first impressions post of the year, and boy is it a sensible, reasonable value purchase. Just like I planned last...

Happy New Year watch fans!! A bit later than planned due to a move of house and town, I can now see the sea from my lounge, it's a...

It's been an interesting watch year, but not a volume heavy purchase year by my standards, my ridiculous standards. I spent a lot though,...

It's been a while since I did a random PIT post, but as the sales appear, and the grails appear, offers, special offers everywhere. So...

I just want to start off by digressing, if you can do that. Firstly, I have been busy and distracted and annoyed by life which has kept...

Why? I'll tell you why. It's because they're so pretty, shiny and beautifully delicate, that's why! The first enamel dial watch I had was...

Welcome to this much overdue review for a watch whose first impressions post was in July 2023, oops. Forget those Rolexes and those...

Yes, I was back at the AD for the first time after buying the Explorer II, and yes I wore it, and yes it was to prove that I hadn't...

There are a bunch of watches that I had before starting the blog, this is one of them. It is special, busy, maximalist and in your face...

You hear beautiful stories about how people came to be in possession of their watches, a family heirloom, a souvenir from a major...

The last post ended with me being made an indecent proposal by a man who I had only just met. This led to me requiring some air, so I...